Experience the pinnacle of coastal living with this extraordinary 5,542-square-foot beachfront residence on Sanibel Island. Positioned on a private .86-acre lot adjoining protected conservation land and boasting 150 feet of waterfrontage. Designed for elegance and comfort, this four-bedroom estate captures sweeping bay views from nearly every room, the home features gracious living and dining areas with a fireplace and walls of glass that open to breathtaking panoramas. The expansive layout includes an inviting spacious kitchen with wide water views, a luxurious and spacious primary suite, a private office, and a serene sitting room to enjoy bay views, all accentuated by timeless hardwood flooring and impact-rated windows and doors. The top floor houses guest suites and a second primary suite. Gi outside to an inviting heated beachfront pool overlooking the wide bay, an ideal setting for tranquil relaxation or refined entertaining. With unmatched privacy, stunning natural surroundings and potential to create a private world-class single-family retreat, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to own one of Sanibel Island’s desired waterfront addresses. The home received damage to the lower non-living area during Hurricane Ian, the pool and garage have been restored, but storage areas, landscape and irrigation system requires repairs and updates. The home is in the sought-after area of Bird Lane within a few minutes of the Sanibel causeway and bridge for easy access on and off the island and offers incredible potential for updating and personal touches. The home is being offered in as-is condition.
For sale
$4,235,000
1069 Bird LN, SANIBEL, FL 33957
4beds
5,642sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.81 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$751/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private officeStunning natural surroundingsTimeless hardwood flooringImpact-rated windows and doors
- 232 days |
- 865 |
- 45 |
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Listed by:
James Bates 239-961-3973,
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty,
Andrew Adler 239-472-2735,
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: SWFLMLS,MLS#: 225063700
Originating MLS: Naples
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Balcony, Great Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Office, Open Porch/Lanai, 4 Bedrooms Plus Den
Bedroom
- Features: Two Master Suites
Dining room
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Formal
Kitchen
- Features: Island
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Built-In Cabinets, Custom Mirrors, Fireplace, Foyer, Smoke Detectors, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Coverings, Balcony, Great Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Home Office, Laundry in Residence, Open Porch/Lanai
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Impact Resistant Doors
- Windows: Window Coverings, Impact Resistant Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,356
- Total interior livable area: 5,642 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open Porch/Lanai
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Equipment Stays, Electric Heat
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
- Waterfront features: Bay
- Frontage type: Bay/Harbor
Lot
- Size: 0.81 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Regular
Details
- Parcel number: 184623T300200.0010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Central
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Non-Gated
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: RICHARDSONS O L SUBD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Beach - Private
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $751/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,165,331
- Annual tax amount: $69,221
- Date on market: 11/19/2025
- Lease term: Buyer Finance/Cash
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,235,000-0.4%$751/sqft |
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| 2/1/2021 | Sold | $4,250,000-5.5%$753/sqft |
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| 1/7/2021 | Pending sale | $4,495,000$797/sqft |
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| 1/1/2021 | Contingent | $4,495,000$797/sqft |
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| 12/21/2020 | Pending sale | $4,495,000$797/sqft |
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| 10/16/2020 | Price change | $4,495,000-2.2%$797/sqft |
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| 9/2/2020 | Price change | $4,595,000-4.2%$814/sqft |
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| 9/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $4,795,000-3.9%$850/sqft |
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| 7/9/2019 | Listing removed | $4,989,000$884/sqft |
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| 5/21/2019 | Price change | $4,989,000-7.4%$884/sqft |
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| 4/24/2019 | Price change | $5,389,000-1.9%$955/sqft |
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| 11/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $5,495,000$974/sqft |
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| 8/13/2018 | Listing removed | $5,495,000$974/sqft |
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| 3/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $5,495,000+10%$974/sqft |
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| 7/27/2016 | Listing removed | $4,995,000$885/sqft |
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| 2/24/2016 | Listed for sale | $4,995,000+108.1%$885/sqft |
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| 6/28/2012 | Sold | $2,400,000-12.7%$425/sqft |
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| 11/7/2011 | Price change | $2,750,000-19.1%$487/sqft |
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| 2/15/2011 | Price change | $3,399,000-9.3%$602/sqft |
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| 11/19/2010 | Listed for sale | $3,749,000-18.4%$664/sqft |
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| 6/20/2009 | Listing removed | $4,595,000$814/sqft |
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| 1/29/2009 | Listed for sale | $4,595,000+279.8%$814/sqft |
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| 1/6/1998 | Sold | $1,210,000$214/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,877 +0.9% | $4,771,258 +10% |
| 2024 | $69,221 +1.1% | $4,337,507 +10% |
| 2023 | $68,439 +38.8% | $3,943,188 +6.5% |
| 2022 | $49,301 +24.6% | $3,702,272 +34.2% |
| 2021 | $39,579 +7.8% | $2,758,063 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $36,710 -2.8% | $2,524,210 -2.1% |
| 2019 | $37,768 | $2,578,351 -0.8% |
| 2018 | $37,768 -2.5% | $2,598,513 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $38,733 +7.5% | $2,369,244 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $36,039 +8.5% | $2,128,425 -4% |
| 2015 | $33,201 -6.6% | $2,218,068 -8.9% |
| 2014 | $35,530 -9.8% | $2,433,673 +6.2% |
| 2013 | $39,386 +64.2% | $2,290,917 -5.6% |
| 2012 | $23,986 +1.5% | $2,427,516 +3.9% |
| 2011 | $23,625 -1% | $2,336,010 +0.1% |
| 2010 | $23,856 +7.7% | $2,332,664 -15.1% |
| 2009 | $22,148 +7% | $2,746,110 -7.6% |
| 2007 | $20,696 -2.8% | $2,972,190 +4.1% |
| 2006 | $21,289 -5.4% | $2,855,340 +22.8% |
| 2004 | $22,514 +1.6% | $2,324,630 +2.2% |
| 2003 | $22,157 +0.4% | $2,274,150 +7.8% |
| 2002 | $22,064 | $2,110,020 +57.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,337,700 |
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Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
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- 10/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.4 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.2 mi
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